nial of the allegations of the declaration; and the further addition of “with leave,” etc., imports an equitable defense, arising out of special circumstances, which the defendant means to offer in evidence. Zents v.

1.A general term, now commonly applied to all kinds of sailing vessels, though formerly restricted to the smaller

vessels, The Wenonah, 21 Grat. (Va:) 697; Reed v. Ingham,.3-El. & B. 898.